Care Assistant (Days) Kingston upon Hull, England
Job description
About us
The Institute of Our Lady of Mercy strives to be of service to the poor, sick and disadvantaged. We do this through a variety of ministries including education, nursing, providing women’s outreach services, chaplaincies and providing high quality care homes for the elderly. The Convent, Southcoates Lane is part of a religious community of Sisters of Mercy, part of the Institute of Our Lady of Mercy..
Recruiting for the following role:
Care Assistant (32.5 hours per week covering 7 days) 52 weeks per year excluding holidays
This role will be subject to a suitable DBS check, 2 satisfactory references and the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, the salary for this role does not support sponsorship of overseas workers
Applications are invited from female candidates only as this role involves providing personal care to our Sisters of Mercy
With NVQ2 £12.49 p/h (weekday) £16.64 p/h (weekend)
We offer:
• 30 days annual leave entitlement including Bank Holidays
• Enhanced pay for working extra shifts
• Free on-site parking
• Paid breaks
• Quality subsidised meals on shift
• Over 6,000 discounts and offers across travel, health and leisure, home and motoring, food and entertainment and high street discounts as well as a cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - this provides confidential and independent information and guidance 24/7. If clinically advisable, face-to-face counselling is also provided free of charge.
• Pension - automatic enrolment into the Institute Pension Scheme with 5% employer contributions
• Mandatory and additional training opportunities
• Great opportunities to upskill yourself with personal development
• Uniform provided
We warmly welcome applicants regardless of faith, background or belief who are supportive of our values. Please visit www.ourladyofmercy.org.ukto find out more about us.
All staff employed to provide direct care are required to have undertaken an Enhanced DBS check together with an Adult Barred list check.
Responsibilities:
- Delivering person centred care to Sisters
- Monitor and adjust Sisters medication and physical needs.
- Operate equipment such as wheelchairs, commodes and hoists.
- Be compassionate and caring to Sisters.
- Be active and alert at all times.
- Maintain professional conduct at all times.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 32.5 per week
Salary: £12.49-£16.64 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Kingston upon Hull, HU9 3AJ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- providing person centred care to the elderly: 1 year (required)
- Dementia care: 1 year (required)
- working in a care home setting: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- NVQ2 in Health and Social Care (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
